Brown was waived by the Falcons on Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
Brown didn't make Atlanta's final roster after having signed with the team earlier this month. The 25-year-old carried the ball nine times for 43 yards in two games with the Panthers last season and will now look to catch on with another team.
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Spencer Brown: Works out with Cleveland
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Brown worked out with the Browns on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The former Panthers running back hasn't appeared in a game since 2022, when he recorded nine carries for 43 yards on 31 offensive snaps. If the workout goes well, Brown could be competing for a depth role in Cleveland's backfield as the offseason progresses.
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Spencer Brown: Let go from IR
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The Panthers waived Brown (undisclosed) on Wednesday with an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Brown inked a reserve/future contract with Carolina in January after spending the 2023 season on and off of the team's practice squad. The 25-year-old running back was then waived with an undisclosed injury Friday, and he reverted to IR after going unclaimed. Brown will now be eligible to sign elsewhere ahead of the 2024 regular season.
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Spencer Brown: Joins Panthers' practice squad
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Carolina signed Brown to its practice squad Monday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
In a corresponding move, Carolina placed running back Tarik Cohen (hamstring) on its practice squad injured list. Brown hasn't played in 2023, but in two games with the Panthers last season, he turned 11 touches into 53 yards.
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Panthers' Spencer Brown: Staying in Carolina
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The Panthers signed Brown to a reserve/future contract Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Brown spent most of the 2022 season on Carolina's practice squad, aside from being called up to the active roster for Weeks 8 and 9. In those contests, Brown handled nine carries for 43 yards while also securing two catches on three targets for 10 yards. He'll compete for a roster spot heading into the 2023 campaign.
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Panthers' Spencer Brown: Heads back to practice squad
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Brown reverted to Carolina's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Brown was called up to the Panthers' active roster for both Weeks 8 and 9, and he totaled nine carries for 43 yards while also nabbing two catches on three targets for 10 yards over the two contests. With Chuba Hubbard (ankle) unavailable, the 23-year-old ranked third among Carolina ball carriers with 13 offensive snaps in Sunday's Week 9 loss to the Bengals. Should Hubbard be unable to play again Thursday versus the Falcons, Brown would be a likely candidate to be elevated for a third straight week.
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Panthers' Spencer Brown: Gets five touches
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Brown rushed three times for 16 yards and caught two of three targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Bengals.
Brown and Raheem Blackshear featured behind starting tailback D'Onta Foreman. Of the trio, it was the rookie Blackshear who was most productive, totaling 53 yards and a touchdown on nine touches. With a quick turnaround in Week 10 to face the Falcons on Thursday night, Carolina may remain without Chuba Hubbard (ankle), potentially opening opportunities for Brown and Blackshear once again.
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Panthers' Spencer Brown: Added to active roster again
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Brown was elevated from the Panthers' practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
With Chuba Hubbard (ankle) set for his second consecutive absence, Brown was elevated to the active roster to provide depth to the running back corps. He was also active in Week 8, when he tallied six rushes for 27 yards while working behind D'Onta Foreman.
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Panthers' Spencer Brown: Back to practice squad
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Brown reverted to Carolina's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
With Christian McCaffrey gone and Chuba Hubbard (ankle) out, Brown made his season debut in Week 8. He played 18 offensive snaps, which was significantly behind D'Onta Foreman's 54 but ahead of Raheem Blackshear's seven. Brown rushed six times for 27 yards but failed to haul in his only target. If Hubbard remains out for Week 9, expect Brown to be elevated to the Panthers' active roster for a second straight game.
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Spencer Brown: Joins Panthers' practice squad
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The Panthers signed Brown to their practice squad Tuesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Brown earned a spot on Carolina's practice squad Tuesday, after he completed a successful workout for the team Monday. The 23-year-old will now serve as added depth for the Panthers' running back room should any of them miss time.
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Spencer Brown: Tries out with Carolina
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The Panthers brought in Brown (ankle) for a workout Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Brown reverted to Carolina's IR after being waived with an ankle injury as part of the team's final roster cuts, though he quickly secured an injury settlement Sept. 7. The 23-year-old running back now appears to be past this issue after working out with the team again Tuesday. Brown did not play a snap during his lone appearance with the Panthers last season, and he has yet to record a rush in his professional career.
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Spencer Brown: Let go from IR
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Brown (ankle) was waived with an injury settlement from the Panthers' injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Brown reverted to Carolina's IR after being let go with an injury designation during the team's final roster cuts Aug. 31. The second-year running back will now be free to negotiate a contract elsewhere once he gets healthy this regular season.
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Panthers' Spencer Brown: Injures ankle
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Brown injured his ankle in Friday's loss to the Patriots and was ultimately unable to return, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
The severity of Brown's injury is unknown at this time. He is currently firmly planted at No. 4 on the team's depth chart at running back behind Christian McCaffrey, Chuba Hubbard and D'Onta Foreman. Thus, he projects to be a fringe candidate for the final 53-man roster assuming his health is up to par.
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Panthers' Spencer Brown: Elevated for Week 17
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Brown was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Brown was elevated prior to Week 6 but ended up being a healthy scratch. If he gets on the field, it will be his NFL debut.
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Panthers' Spencer Brown: Not playing Sunday
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Brown (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus Minnesota, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Brown was elevated from the practice squad Saturday but won't be suiting up for Week 6. Royce Freeman will be the sole running back on the active roster behind starter Chuba Hubbard against the Vikings after Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) recently moved to injured reserve.
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Panthers' Spencer Brown: Joins Carolina backfield
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Brown was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.
Brown is slated to back up Chuba Hubbard and Royce Freeman after the Panthers announced Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) was shifting to injured reserve Saturday. The undrafted free agent beat out Trenton Cannon, Rodney Smith and Reggie Bonnafon for a depth back role after a solid preseason.
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Spencer Brown: Put on waivers
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Brown was waived by the Panthers on Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
An undrafted rookie, Brown was unable to beat out Chuba Hubbard and Trenton Cannon to be Christian McCaffrey's backup. Brown was an exciting athlete at UAB with 4,011 yards and 41 touchdowns over four seasons. He would be a valuable addition to the practice squad if he clears waivers.
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Panthers' Spencer Brown: Scores in preseason finale
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Brown rushed 11 times for 57 yards and a touchdown in Friday night's 34-9 preseason win over the Steelers.
Brown entered the game behind Chuba Hubbard and impressed with his snaps, notably splitting two would-be tacklers en route to a 20-yard touchdown in the third quarter. With Reggie Bonnafon (undisclosed) and Rodney Smith (undisclosed) both sidelined this preseason, Brown has made a significant case to be named Carolina's third tailback, making his situation interesting to monitor prior to the team's final cuts.
